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AppWork Launches Its First Technician Advisory Board, Giving Maintenance Professionals a Direct Seat at the Table

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10 handpicked technicians, supervisors, and maintenance leaders from across the country now have a formal voice in shaping the AppWork Maintenance Software roadmap. 

RAMSEY, N.J., June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AppWork, the multifamily maintenance platform used by over 15,000 maintenance professionals nationwide, today announced the launch of its Technician Advisory Board: built from day one by maintenance professionals, the Technician Advisory Board is the next step in how AppWork puts the field at the center of every product decision. 

The founding board includes 10 maintenance technicians, supervisors, and regional leaders representing some of the country’s most respected multifamily operators, including Peak Living, The Michaels Organization, REMM Group, AION Management, AP Companies, Roundhouse, C Properties, and Woodward Management Partners. Founding members were selected based on their depth of field experience, their active use of the AppWork Maintenance App, and their ability to represent the broader technician community. 

“Nobody knows what the Maintenance Platform needs better than the people using it. The Technician Advisory Board is how we make sure we’re building the right things.” 
Sean Landsberg, AppWork CEO 

AppWork was founded by maintenance professionals, and that origin has always shaped how the company approaches product development. A platform now embedded in daily operations across hundreds of multifamily communities, AppWork recognized an opportunity to formalize what had long been an informal instinct: build the product alongside the people doing the work. 

How the Board Works 

Founding members are not consultants or advisors in a ceremonial sense. They are active contributors who: 

Participate in monthly meetings with AppWork’s design and engineering teamPreview and react to features before they are built or releasedHelp set priorities on the AppWork product roadmap, grounded in what they experience in the field every day

Their names and companies are featured on the dedicated Technician Advisory Board page at appworkco.com/tech-advisory-board, where they are recognized as the founding contributors they are. 

The First of Many 

This Technician Advisory Board is the first in what AppWork plans to be a growing series of advisory programs. Future boards will go deeper: focusing on specific areas of maintenance operations, compliance challenges, emerging product capabilities, and other topics where practitioner expertise directly shapes what AppWork builds next. The goal is to ensure that every major product decision is grounded in the experience of the people it affects most. 

“Maintenance professionals have always been at the center of what we do,” said the AppWork team. “This board makes that official. And this is just the beginning. We are building a network of contributors who will shape where this product goes, and we can’t wait to introduce the people joining us next.” 

Founding Board Members
Frank Brown, Regional Maintenance Supervisor, Peak Living
Chris Howard, Maintenance Superintendent, The Michaels Organization
Tim Checketts, Regional Service Manager, Peak Living
Larry Packnet, Senior Service Manager, REMM Group
Aaron Dodsworth, VP of Service Operations, AION Management
Javier Aviles, Service Manager, REMM Group
David Alvarado, Regional Maintenance Supervisor, CAMT, AP Companies
Ryan Raymond, Maintenance Supervisor, Roundhouse
Joe Faber, Multisite Service Supervisor, CRMT, C Properties
Jerson Diaz, Regional Service Director, Woodward Management Partners 

About AppWork
AppWork is the multifamily maintenance platform built by maintenance professionals, for maintenance professionals. Used by over 15,000 technicians across the country, AppWork helps teams manage Work Orders, track performance, run unit turns, stay compliant, and get recognized for the work they do every day. Learn more at appworkco.com

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Diana Di Dia
Director of Growth, AppWork
dianad@appworkco.com
512-552-5798 appworkco.com

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DUVA Introduces DUVA ONE at IFA 2026: Personalized Sleep Earbuds That Respond in Real Time

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The Sleep System That Understands You Best.

BERLIN, Sept. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DUVA, created by Fitnexa, is introducing DUVA ONE at IFA Berlin 2026. This intelligent in-ear sleep system is designed to sense changes in the user and the bedroom, then personalize audio, noise control, and device behavior throughout the night.

Most sleep wearables explain what happened after users wake up. DUVA ONE is designed to help while the night is still happening. Its low-profile earbuds, environment-sensing charging case, and app work together to determine when and how to respond.

A user might start the night with a podcast over Bluetooth. After they fall asleep, DUVA ONE can introduce locally stored sleep audio and optimize power use. If a partner begins snoring or traffic grows louder, it can adjust ANC or add sound masking. In the morning, a private offline alarm wakes only the wearer, without requiring an active phone connection.

In-ear PPG and motion sensors estimate sleep stages and track heart rate, HRV, sleep position, and movement, while the case monitors noise, light, temperature, and humidity. The AI Agent interprets these signals alongside playback status and personal preferences to select an appropriate response. Users control sleep audio, playback duration, ANC strategy, and nighttime interventions in the DUVA App.

“Sleep does not happen in a static environment, so sleep technology should not remain static either,” said Diego, Founder of Fitnexa. “DUVA ONE is designed to respond while sleep is still happening.”

Key Highlights

Layered noise relief: Passive isolation, Hybrid ANC, and sleep audio provide noise reduction of up to 42 dB, with Transparency Mode and adaptive ANC calibration.Personalized AI sleep guidance: The AI analyzes the user’s real-time sleep state and generates personalized audio guidance to help them gradually fall asleep.Side-sleeping comfort: Each fitted earbud weighs approximately 3.3 grams and has an approximately 9.9 mm low-profile design. Two ear-tip shapes and multiple tip and stabilizing-wing sizes provide more than 40 fit configurations.All-night battery: Up to 16 hours in the most power-efficient configuration, including 13 hours of local audio with ANC off and 9.5 hours with ANC on. The USB-C and wireless charging case provides up to five additional recharges.Private offline alarm: Alarms gradually increase in volume and offer 5, 10, or 15-minute snooze options through the earbud controls.Privacy-first sensing: DUVA ONE does not record conversations, store ambient audio, or upload raw environmental audio. Users can disable individual sensors and delete historical data.

DUVA ONE is planned for release in October 2026 at a target retail price of US$349.99, with target markets including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Australia.

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China Xplained | The China Squeeze, or the China Opportunity?

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GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This is a news report from South: 

Is China’s manufacturing rise squeezing out or creating opportunities for other economies?

Ahead of the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in China this November, journalists and experts from around the world gathered in Guangdong for the Asia-Pacific Media Forum (APMF) 2026.

The forum opened in Shenzhen on September 5, bringing together more than 400 representatives from across the Asia-Pacific region, as well as from international organizations.

Before the opening of the forum, participants travelled across Guangdong to see China’s industries and development first-hand.

In this episode of China Xplained, we look at the numbers, supply chains, investment and voices from across the developing world—to ask a bigger question: Is China squeezing out room for other economies?

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PUDU D7 Named Honoree in IFA Innovation Awards for Best in IFA Next & Emerging Technologies

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BERLIN, Sept. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pudu Robotics, a global leader in commercial service robotics, today announced that its PUDU D7 Semi-humanoid Intelligent Robot has been named an Honoree in the Best in IFA Next & Emerging Technologies category of the IFA Innovation Awards. The recognition highlights PUDU D7’s ability to combine mobile navigation, dexterous manipulation and intelligent sensing to perform a range of tasks in real-world industrial and commercial environments.

The IFA Innovation Awards recognize outstanding innovations across the global technology landscape. Entries are evaluated by an independent international jury based on criteria including technology and functionality, innovation and originality, and the potential to create tangible value for users and the market. The recognition places PUDU D7 among emerging technologies demonstrating new possibilities for the future of robotics.

From Industrial Operations to Guest Interaction

PUDU D7 is designed for industrial, warehouse, retail and hospitality environments, where it can move through human-oriented spaces and perform tasks that require both mobility and dexterous manipulation.

In industrial and warehouse settings, D7 can handle materials, pick items from shelves, replenish inventory, transport goods between work areas and push carts. With a payload capacity of up to 20 kg (44.1 pounds) and an operating height of up to 2 meters (6.6 feet), it can work with a range of storage systems and materials.

In retail, D7 can support shelf replenishment, item handling and store organization, moving products between storage areas and shelves and helping maintain product displays.

In hotels and hospitality, PUDU D7 can take on the role of an intelligent front-desk host, welcoming guests, preparing and serving coffee, interacting with visitors and providing engaging experiences. Its semi-humanoid form and dual-arm capabilities allow it to combine practical service tasks with natural human-robot interaction, bringing a more personable and engaging presence to the guest experience.

Designed for Adaptable Performance

PUDU D7 combines a dual-arm manipulation system, tactile sensing and a 360-degree perception system to support these applications. Front- and rear-facing LiDAR and other sensors enable navigation around people and obstacles, while tactile sensing provides precise control when handling objects.

The robot also features autonomous battery swapping, allowing it to independently replace its battery and reduce downtime during extended operation.

Together, these capabilities enable D7 to support different tasks across a range of environments without being limited to a single application.

PUDU D7 Makes Its European Debut at IFA

IFA 2026 marks the first time PUDU D7 is being showcased in Europe. At the Pudu Robotics booth, visitors can experience live demonstrations highlighting the robot’s capabilities and its potential for human-robot interaction.

D7 interacts directly with visitors through demonstrations including waving, making heart gestures and picking up objects. These demonstrations showcase the robot’s ability to combine movement, manipulation and interaction in a human-oriented environment.

Advancing the Next Generation of Intelligent Robotics

The IFA Innovation Awards recognition marks another step in Pudu Robotics’ expansion from service delivery, commercial cleaning and industrial delivery into embodied intelligent robotics.

PUDU D7 is part of Pudu Robotics’ broader strategy to develop a portfolio of specialized, semi-humanoid and humanoid robots, building on its capabilities in embodied navigation, manipulation and interaction. This approach enables the company to address a broader range of applications across commercial and industrial environments.

Pudu Robotics will continue working with customers and partners worldwide to explore new applications for embodied intelligence and bring increasingly capable robots into real-world environments.

About Pudu Robotics

Pudu Robotics is a global leader in commercial service robotics and the industry’s first company to offer a full portfolio spanning specialized, semi-humanoid, and humanoid robots. According to Frost & Sullivan’s latest market report, Pudu Robotics ranks No. 1 globally in commercial service robotics by both revenue and shipment volume. Built on its One Brain, Multiple Embodiments architecture, Pudu offers robots for service delivery, commercial cleaning, industrial delivery, and general embodied AI applications across hospitality, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, education, public services, and more. To date, Pudu Robotics has shipped over 130,000 robots to customers across 85+ countries and regions.

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